Open Meeting
April Meeting
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomThe Thames Tideway Project. Colin Murphy (Senior Engineer) and Hannah Shroot (Media Relations Lead) from Tideway will talk to us about the 25km Super Sewer cureently being built at a great depth alongside the Thames. This affects us with access points in our area (including King Georges Park) and the expected improvements to water quality in the … Continue reading "April Meeting"
May Meeting
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomWandsworth Society's Arts Fringe Meeting. MUSIC FOR MINDS This Society event, which is also part of the Wandsworth Arts Fringe Festival, will be led by the Music Director and Accompanist from Wigmore Hall’s “Singing with Friends” initiative for people living with dementia and their families. It was launched in 2017 in partnership with Resonate Arts. … Continue reading "May Meeting"
Hustings for the European Elections.
St Anne's Church 182 St Ann's |Hill, Wandsworth, London, United KingdomThe Wandsworth Society are joining with the Putney Society to hold hustings for the European Parliament elections. The line up will be (in alphabetical order of party): Conservatives - Scott Pattenden, MEP candidate for London Greens - Gulnar Hasnain, MEP candidate for London Labour - Cllr Fleur Anderson, Wandsworth Councillor (Bedford ward) Lib Dems - … Continue reading "Hustings for the European Elections."
A Slice of Wandsworth Town’s History
In front of Book Hous Top of East HillAs part of the Wandsworth Heritage Festival, David Kirk will lead a short walk down East Hill to the High Street, discussing a variety of sites nearby of entertainment, 'recreation' of all sorts, some listed buildings, the Huguenot past and the changing character of the area. Meet at Huguenot Place in front of Book House, … Continue reading "A Slice of Wandsworth Town’s History"
June Meeting: The Restoration of Fulham Palace
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomThe renovation of Fulham Palace and its garden. Alexis Haslam, Fulham Palace's Community Archaeologist, will give us an illustrated talk on the restoration project - which is curently underway - and the discoveries that have been made.
September Meeting: Cleaner Air for Wandsworth
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomWhy are 'ULEZ' and other changes needed? How will they be achieved, with what implications for residents? Our principal speaker will be Leonie Cooper, London Assembly member for Merton and Wandsworth, who had a key role in developing the Mayor of London's plans. Ask your questions and join in the debate.
October Meeting – a talk by Simon Winder
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomSimon Winder, Wandsworth resident, part-time historian and part-time publisher, will talk about his latest book Lotharingia, A Personal History of Europe's Lost Country . Two talks to the Society on his earlier works were much enjoyed for their wit and style. As one reviewer has written about his latest book, 'He is a master of … Continue reading "October Meeting – a talk by Simon Winder"
November Meeting – The Good, the Bad and the Inappropriate – what ‘Planning’ has done to / for Wandsworth
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomHow successful has the Society been (since its inception in 1971) in pursuing its primary purpose of protecting and enhancing the built environment in our area of interest? A presentation and discussion, led by a panel of Society 'experts'. Members of the audience will be invited to give their own suggestions about 'successes' and 'failures'. The … Continue reading "November Meeting – The Good, the Bad and the Inappropriate – what ‘Planning’ has done to / for Wandsworth"
January Meeting – Greening the Grid
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomPresentation by Nina Kowalska of Southfield's Green the Grid initiative. This began in Spring 2018 with the aim of encouraging residents to make their local streets visually greener, more friendly to wildlife, and to improve air quality and help prevent flooding. The aim is to help Southfields to become London’s first Front Garden Friendly Neighbourhood.
Wandsworth Society February Meeting – The Huguenots and Wandsworth
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomOur speaker will be Tim Kidd, a City of London Blue Badge guide, from the charity Huguenots of Spitalfields whose remit is education and heritage, to communicate Huguenot culture and their achievements. He will tell us about who the Huguenots are, why they left France, persecution, emigration, assimilation, famous Huguenots, their achievements and their legacies. … Continue reading "Wandsworth Society February Meeting – The Huguenots and Wandsworth"